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Middle East
"Charles Russell Speechlys
can be trusted and relied
upon. That is crucial in any
walk of life, and critical to
the work of a financial
regulator whose licencees
operate in many
jurisdictions."
Director, Central Bank of Bahrain
Contents
01 Introduction
03 Our offices
04 Our services
06 Corporate and Commercial
07 Real Estate & Construction
10 Litigation & Dispute Resolution
11 Banking & Islamic Finance
14 Intellectual Property
15 Private Wealth
17 Family Law
19 Why work with us
20 What others say
21 Key contacts
"The team is noted for its
personable, commercial and
practical approach to
matters, with sources
stating that 'the firm is
excellent - they have
strength in depth from a
well-led team'."
Chambers Global, 2013
Introduction
Welcome to our Middle East practice
Introduction
Charles Russell Speechlys LLP is an
international law firm headquartered in the
UK with offices throughout Europe and the
Middle East.
Precise, solutions-orientated,
technically brilliant and great
with clients."
Chambers UK, 2013
We provide comprehensive legal services
for governments, sovereign wealth funds,
businesses, financial institutions, families
and individuals.
We undertake some of the highest value
transactions and cases in the Kingdom of
Bahrain, the State of Qatar, the Kingdom of
Saudi Arabia and the wider MENA region
with work being undertaken by leading
ranked Partners who live and work 'on
'on--the
the-ground ' in the Middle East.
Our Middle East offices are fully staffed by
lawyers who live and work in the GCC and
who understand the specific requirements
and nuances of each market in the region.
Over the past year, we have considerably
increased the size of our practice in the
region in response to growing demand for
our services. We now have offices in
Bahrain, Qatar and also two associate
offices in Saudi Arabia ( in Riyadh and Al
Khobar).
Patrick Gearon
Partner, Head of Middle East,
Charles Russell Speechlys
We offer a real alternative to
larger, but less personal law
firms, while still providing a
wide range of business-critical
services that 'boutique firms'
cannot match."
Patrick Gearon
Head of the Middle East, Charles Russell
Speechlys
It is our intention to continue to grow and
strengthen our business and our
relationships in the region over the coming
years and we hope you can join us on this
exciting journey.
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''The firm delivers an
‘absolutely superb service’.
The ‘first-class’ team is
praised for its strength in
depth, and provides
‘extremely good value for
money’."
Legal 500 EMEA, 2013
Our offices
Our offices
The firm is directing significant
international expertise
towards the Bahrain practice,
with the head of IP, Patrick
Gearon, taking over as head of
the Manama office in June
2013."
Chambers Global, 2014 Bahrain
Qatar
We opened our Bahrain office in 2006 and
moved to the iconic Bahrain World Trade
Centre in 2008. From our Bahrain office, we
offer our clients an efficient and cost
cost-effective service, as well as providing
access to our UK and European expertise.
As a result of client demand for a physical
presence in Qatar, and the fact that it is one
of the most vibrant economies in the world
and a leading light in the region, we opened
an office in the West Bay area of Doha in
September 2013. Within 12 months, we
moved to the landmark Burj Doha building to
accommodate our expansion.
We have grown significantly in the past two
years to become the largest international
law firm in the Kingdom.
Simon Green, the Head of our
Real Estate & Construction
team and the Head of our
Qatar office, is recommended
for real estate and is ‘always
responsive and technically
strong … praised for his high
quality service and real estate
knowledge’."
Legal 500, 2013
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Our services
From our offices in the Middle East, we are
pleased to offer the following services to
our clients:
Corporate and Commercial
Our team has multi
multi--jurisdictional capability
and the majority of our work is in an
international context. Our expertise in the
region includes mergers & acquisitions,
corporate finance, capital markets, venture
capital and private equity, funds advice,
outsourcing, joint ventures and the full
spectrum of commercial contracts (including procurement, agency and
distribution agreements).
Formed in November 2014 by the merger
of Charles Russell and Speechly Bircham,
we are a law firm of over 170 partners and
over 500 lawyers operating from
international offices in the key wealth
centres of Europe and in the Gulf.
Real Estate & Construction
We regularly advise on market leading real
estate transactions and construction
matters ranging from mixed
mixed--use
developments, funds, financing and
restructuring (both conventional and
Islamic), investment, leasing, private
property and hotels and hospitality.
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Our team has extensive commercial
dispute resolution experience with unrivalled
knowledge across a number of industries
and sectors. It aims to resolve disputes
quickly, economically and, where needed,
with tenacity.
Banking & Islamic Finance
Our team services regulators, central
banks, regional and international banks,
financial institutions and corporate
borrowers on a wide range of financing
arrangements (both conventional and
Islamic) including project finance, cross
cross-border facilities and property finance.
Intellectual Property
We help clients to protect, manage,
commercialise and, where necessary,
enforce their intellectual property rights.
Our expertise includes copyright, database
rights, designs, patents and trademarks as
well as dealing with the full range of
intellectual property disputes.
Private Wealth
With one of the largest private wealth teams
in the world, we have the experience and
resources to provide a full service to the
leading families in the region. The team
specialises in advising individuals and
families on tax planning and trusts including
inheritance, capital gains and other tax and
trust issues.
This international firm has
established a strong foothold
in Bahrain, where it is
especially well regarded for
real estate work. Clients
praise the lawyers' practical,
straighforward advice, and
expertise across a diverse
range of practice areas
including Islamic finance and
aviation."
Chambers Global, 2014 Charles Russell Speechlys | 04
"The added value Tom
brings to the table is
international standard and
best practice, coupled with
his knowledge of the Bahrain
market. The result is
commercial, solutionsbased legal advice tailored
to this market."
Arvind Mathur, Ex General Counsel,
Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company
Our services
Corporate & Commercial
The Corporate and Commercial team
carries out some of the highest value
transactions in the Kingdom of Bahrain and
the wider GCC with many of our Partners
ranked as leaders in the field by the leading
independent legal directories.
Tom Briggs leads the
corporate group and is noted
for his great understanding of
local needs."
Chambers Global, 2014 We are widely recognised for our ability to
advise on the full spectrum of corporate
activity through our multi
multi--disciplinary team
of experts.
Our corporate and capital markets
expertise includes: listings and primary and
secondary offerings across a multitude of
exchanges; transaction structuring;
establishing funds (both conventional and
Islamic); private equity and venture capital
financing; company incorporation and
business start
start--ups; takeovers and cross
cross-border and domestic mergers, acquisitions
and disposals (including MBOs and MBIs);
corporate governance and regulatory and
compliance.
The team has multi
multi--jurisdictional capability
and the ability to project manage
transactions, particularly those with
international aspects, working seamlessly
with our international network of over 150
recommended law firms throughout the
world.
Tom Briggs, Partner and Head of Corporate
and Commercial, Middle East, draws on
extensive experience in the region, having
lived in Bahrain since 2008, bringing strong
commercial, solutions
solutions--based legal advice
tailored to the local market.
Our commercial expertise in the region
extends to outsourcing, procurement and
supply agreements, joint ventures and
agency and distribution contracts and we
pride ourselves on having specialist
knowledge across a wide variety of
industries and sectors, including Energy &
Natural Resources, Aviation, Sport,
Telecommunications, Real Estate &
Construction, Retail and Banking & Finance.
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Our services
Real Estate & Construction
Head of the Middle East Real
Estate & Construction
practice, Simon Green moved
to the firm's new Doha office
in September 2013. Clients
say he has a very thorough
knowledge of the region for
real estate transactions and
you feel very confident that
he's in control of complex
issues."
Chambers Global, 2014
When you work with the Real Estate &
Construction team you work with a group
of experts who believe in cutting through the
red tape and making things happen. We
know that real estate and construction
matters can often involve complex legal
issues, which is why we are committed to a
jargon
jargon--free, practical approach.
We have an ‘on
on--the
the--ground
ground’’ Real Estate &
Construction practice that serves the
region from our Bahrain and Qatar offices.
We believe in working proactively with our
clients to understand their legal
requirements and objectives and achieve
their goals. We pride ourselves in providing
practical, commercial and innovative advice
which adds value and provides our clients
with a competitive advantage.
We deliver a comprehensive range of
property and construction related services
both locally and regionally to a range of
clients including occupiers, corporates,
major investors, developers, contractors,
consultants, charities, government entities
and high
high--profile families & individuals
across the Middle East.
We have particular expertise in the following
areas:
Real Estate
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Urban development and regeneration
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Acquisitions and disposals
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Investment and property management
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Property finance
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Leisure and hospitality
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Real estate investment trusts
Construction
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Drafting and negotiating construction
& engineering contracts
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Advising on procurement and tendering
strategies
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Project and consultancy agreements
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Insolvency and dispute resolution
matters
In addition, we have extensive experience of
advising our clients (both corporates and
individuals) in relation to investing in both
commercial and residential property in the
UK. As part of this service, we can assist
our clients in relation to all connected
matters such as corporate structuring and
tax advice.
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"Real Estate and
construction expert Simon
Green... gives first class
advice."
Legal 500, 2013
"Pragmatic advice focused
on achieving client
objectives in a costeffective and low-risk way."
Legal 500, 2014
Our services
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Patrick Gearon heads up the
Manama office and Charles
Russell Speechlys' Middle East
practice. He specialises in
commercial and IP disputes
and plays a lead role in the
Awal Bank litigation."
Chambers Global, 2015
No one likes disputes. At best they are a
distraction, at worst they can undermine
businesses, relationships and reputations.
At Charles Russell Speechlys, we are
committed to managing and resolving your
disputes as swiftly as possible. Our
experienced, partner
partner--led teams work
closely with you to fully understand the
issues you are facing. We focus our
energies on achieving the best possible
outcome for you and your organisation
using the most appropriate dispute
resolution techniques.
We work with governments, regulators,
sovereign wealth funds, multinational
corporations, major companies and family
businesses. Our team has experts across a
range of industries from media to medicine,
telecoms to trusts, manufacturing to
insurance and property to professional
negligence.
We work throughout the Middle East on
banking and corporate litigation, arbitrations
and negotiations; handling some of the
most complex, sensitive and high value
claims in the region.
A dedicated disputes team
that routinely handles major
arbitrations in Bahrain, as well
as acting for Bahraini clients in
litigation proceedings further
afield. The team also regularly
advises on dispute avoidance
and has been instructed on
matters relating to banking
and insolvency, TMT and
pharmaceuticals."
We have experience of:
Mediation – a confidential, quick and cost
cost-effective process involving an appointed
neutral third party. Our team includes
accredited mediators.
Arbitration – with arbitration centres in
Cairo, Dubai, Qatar and Bahrain there is a
growing trend to arbitrate. Our team
includes members of the Chartered
Institute of Arbitrators.
Adjudication – a streamlined process
leading to an enforceable decision from an
expert. Our team includes accredited
adjudicators.
Litigation – when litigation is necessary we
act with commitment and tenacity.
We have developed strong links with local
counsel in a wide range of jurisdictions and
are committed to providing a personal,
cost
cost--effective service.
Our expertise covers a variety of sectors
including:
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Technology
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Energy & Natural Resources
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Sports
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Banking & Finance
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Real Estate & Construction
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Aviation
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Telecommunications
Chambers Global, 2015
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Our services
Banking & Islamic Finance
The team in Bahrain
effectively combined
international standards of
analysis and responsiveness
with detailed local knowledge
to provide clear, robust and
practical legal advice to
support the restructuring of
our business."
Ritchie Skelding,CEO,
BMB Investment Bank We provide regulatory, compliance and
corporate governance services to
conventional and Islamic finance
institutions.
We advise both lenders and borrowers on a
wide range of cross
cross--border conventional
banking matters, including syndicated and
bilateral lending transactions, security
arrangements, guarantees, letters of credit,
bonds and regulatory issues. Our work for
lenders includes matters ranging from
drafting loan and security documentation to
advising on sub
sub--participation structures.
Our international Banking & Finance team
has advised on many large scale
transactions and matters, including in
relation to structuring and documenting
complex cross
cross--border transactions; trade
finance; bond issuances and
securitisations; acquisition finance
transactions; refinancings and
restructurings.
With an estimated global worth in billions of
dollars, Islamic finance markets are
commanding the international finance
community
community’’s interest. Islamic finance is
thriving with liquidity and is increasingly
more competitively priced and accessible.
The team specialises in structuring,
documenting and negotiating transactions
compliant with Sharia principles, including:
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Islamic financial products
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Islamic trade finance
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Islamic banking and private debt
securities
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Islamic capital markets
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Sukkuk issuance and securitisations
We also regularly advise clients regarding:
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Risk management and derivatives
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Asset management
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Electronic Islamic banking l
Islamic offshore products
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Key developments in Islamic banking
and finance
In tandem with the growing importance of
Islamic finance, we have developed a team
of specialists with expertise across key
jurisdictions and practice areas, including
banking, corporate finance, real estate and
private client capital.
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"We greatly appreciated
their professional and
commercial approach
on this important
transaction in relation
to our US$250 million
refinancing."
Mr Mahmood H. Al Kooheji, CEO, Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company
"Gulf Air has been working
with the Charles Russell
Speechlys team in Bahrain
over a number of years.
They get the job done and
most significantly they
understand our needs as a
company in the aviation
industry. We enjoy working
with them."
Vaughan Crossley, ex General Counsel, Gulf Air
Our services
Intellectual Property
Patrick Gearon is ‘very
effective at managing
litigation and providing costeffective solutions'; he has
particular expertise in IP
litigation and recently acted
for India’s Sudarshan Chemical
Industries in a patent
infringement case."
Legal 500, 2014
We have considerable experience of the
protection, commercialisation strategies
and means of exploitation of intellectual
property rights and are listed in Intellectual
Asset Management
Management’’s top global practices in
this area.
retail, leisure, sports, media, fashion and
design, publishing and education, as well as
charitable, not
not--for
for--profit and governmental
clients.
Our experience ranges from the largest
legally and technically complex multi
multi-national patent disputes to copyright,
design and trademark disputes involving
developing legal issues such as the
protection of colour and shape (often with
multi
multi--jurisdictional issues and which involve
internet based infringements), to smaller
disputes which (even though they may be of
a limited nature) are often critical to our
clients
clients’’ businesses.
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Licensing of all forms of intellectual
property and confidential information
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Franchising, merchandising,
sponsorship and other forms of
business based on brands
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Acquisitions and disposals of
intellectual property
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Joint ownership agreements
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Protocols for schemes of
management of intellectual property,
including jointly owned portfolios or
pools of property
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Related agreements such as research
and development agreements and
confidentiality undertakings. We use a range of approaches (including
alternative dispute resolution techniques) to
resolve such matters, while remaining alert
to our clients overall commercial
considerations.
Our experience lies in the context of
managing intellectual property portfolios
but often includes business acquisitions,
disposals, mergers and re
re--organisations. In
technology related fields, this experience
ranges from licences, co
co--development and
funding agreements through to the
constitutions and ground rules of
intellectual property management
companies and technology pools.
Our services include:
We deal with a wide variety of intellectual
property disputes, working with clients in
most sectors of industry and commerce,
including chemicals, technology and clean
tech, general manufacturing, healthcare,
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Our services
Private Wealth
Charles Russell Speechlys has acted for
wealthy individuals and families ever since
the firm was founded well over 100 years
ago. In a modern context, acting for some
of the world
world’’s wealthiest families means not
simply having an understanding of tax and
succession law but also being commercially
knowledgeable.
Our experienced team can provide
solutions to international wealth structuring
and succession planning, calling on
specialist local knowledge as required.
The group
group’’s work has been recognised by
numerous industry awards. We were
delighted to be included in the
eprivateclient's 'Top 25 Most Admired
Companies 2015' and to be named Private
Client Team of the Year at the legal week's
British Legal Awards 2014.
Our Family office team assist clients with
the establishment of a family office,
forming charters and governance,
managing regulatory issues as well as
protecting family assets.
Piers Master frequently acts
for clients in the Middle East
on trust and UK tax
matters."He has very strong
technical expertise, a very
commercial approach and is
hugely responsive to our
needs."
Succession planning and wealth structuring
We have particular expertise in advising on
Sharia compliant wills and trusts and other
offshore structures for wealth
preservation. We also have the experience
to assist with any international probate
issues that may arise.
Centralising administration and wealth
management
We have the experience to assist with
centralising administration and wealth
management through the establishment
and use of appropriate structures, calling on
the help of our Family office team as
required.
Tax planning
We can advise individuals on how to
mitigate their exposure to UK and
other taxes in relation to their interests –
whether or not they are resident in the UK –
and can assist wealthy individuals with
assets and other interests in a variety of
jurisdictions in the development of effective
international tax planning strategies.
Personal immigration
We advise on all areas of personal
immigration with a particular focus on high
net worth individuals who may qualify for UK
visas as investors or entrepreneurs
(together with their families). We can advise
on immigration matters, both on a
standalone basis or as a full “family office
office””
offering, which includes assisting with all of
the practicalities of moving to the UK.
Chambers Global, 2014
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"A completely stellar firm,
with real strength and
depth. All the people are
great - all are absolutely
razor sharp with knowledge
of the law."
Chambers UK, 2014
Our services
Family Law
The Family team are amongst the most
highly regarded in the profession with an
excellent reputation in the field.
Our Family team are considered to be in the
"Magic Circle" of specialist family lawyers.
Key issues
We have extensive experience in all English
or Welsh legal issues flowing from
relationship breakdown, including
separation and divorce and the impact upon
children. We have more than 35 lawyers
specialising in family law with much
experience of cases involving an
international element. Our team have
excellent relationships with a wide group of
specialist lawyers worldwide and in
particular through the International
Academy of Matrimonial lawyers of which a
number of partners are active members.
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Avoid being disadvantaged by moving
quickly to find out where you stand. l
Establish if the English courts can be
involved as this is quite possible even if
you have not lived in England for some
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Clarify the impact, if any, of different
cultures or nationalities being involved.
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Find out the likely outcome financially.
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Understand the potential impact on
your property whether in the Gulf or
elsewhere.
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Consider where you want to live in the
future and any issues arising.
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Decide on the right process to adopt to
best resolve matters.
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Provide for your family on your death.
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Where will children live; and how will they
stay in contact? Our Family team in the Gulf fully appreciate
the need to be sensitive to local laws and
customs and have experience of how
Sharia law can interplay with English law on
expatriate/ international divorce. We have a
dedicated family practice in the Gulf and
provide relevant advice, developed from
experience servicing the region from our
local offices. Our Family services in the Gulf include:
Grant Howell is ‘tactically
astute’."
Legal 500, 2013
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Pre
Pre--marriage agreements
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Divorce
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Financial claims
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Children disputes
Our approach is sensitive, discreet and in
confidence and we aim to settle our cases
by way of negotiations. However, if matters
cannot be resolved by agreement, we apply
our skills to guide you and represent you
through the court process. Grant Howell is recognised as a leading
individual by both the Chambers and Legal
500 directories. He is also a Fellow of the
International Academy of Matrimonial
Lawyers and is a collaborative lawyer and
arbitrator. Grant heads up the Middle East
Family practice.
Nicola Green, our Family Solicitor in the
Middle East has particular experience in
complex financial relief on divorce with an
international element and private law
children matters. She is a collaborative
lawyer and has lived in the Gulf since 2008.
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"What stands out is their
thorough and efficient
approach to every case;
clients are always given
correct and comprehensive
legal advice combined with
practical advice."
Chambers UK, 2014
Why work with us
In addition to working with organisations
in the MENA region, our relationship with
the wider community is very important to
us. We are truly committed to
understanding relationships with our
clients, our staff and the communities in
which we work. This is what sets us apart
from other law firms.
Why work with us?
We believe that high quality legal services
should be taken as a given. What
differentiates us is our ability to build long
and lasting relationships with our clients and
work with them to achieve the best solution.
We seek to lead, not to follow, and are
driven by a passion to serve our clients and
truly understand their businesses.
We blend our traditional, deep rooted values
of integrity, honesty and mutual respect
with an approach that is highly commercial
and decisive.
We see ourselves as ‘partners
partners’’ with your
business and not merely ‘service providers
providers’’
to your business.
We have developed a programme of
recruiting the brightest and best graduates
in the GCC and retraining them as English
lawyers. We believe that this not only
enhances our offering to our clients in the
region, but also sends a clear message that
our business in the MENA region is here for
the long term.
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What others say
What others say
The team has proven to be
committed, responsive and
ever keen to add value. Its
knowledge of the local market
in which it is operating is also
remarkable".
The Corporate and M&A team,
led by Tom Briggs, has
achieved Tier 1 ranking."
Legal 500, EMEA, 2013
Michelle Koh, Senior Vice
Vice--President,
CapitaLand Singapore
They have developed a very
good relationship with our
company, understood our
needs as a company in the
aviation industry and
delivered a high quality
service’... "
Fadia Mubarak, ex
ex--General Counsel,
Gulf Aviation Academy B.S.C.
'Excellent service and value
for money' are key features of
the firm. Practice head Tom
Briggs is ' extremely
pesonable, capable and
professional'."
Legal 500 EMEA, 2014
Edamah has instructed Simon
Green of Charles Russell
Speechlys for a number of
years on development and
construction matters and he is
one of our preferred advisers
on such matters’. "
Chris Moulang, Former Director of
Property, Bahrain Real Estate Investment
(Edamah) B.S.C.
The team has real depth
across many subject areas but
it is their singular approach to
the client and their focus on
our business, not just the legal
aspects of it that has delivered
real value. Most valued of all is
their approach to relationship
building and management."
Matthew Bulger, Head of Strategic
Planning and Property Development,
Naseej Properties Simon Green is commended
for his 'high quality service and
real estate knowledge'.
Sources praise him as
'pragmatic and forward
thinking'."
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Key Contacts
Key Contacts
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Patrick Gearon, Partner
T: + 973 17 13 3203
[email protected]
Corporate & Commercial Tom Briggs, Partner
Partner T: + 973 17 13 3211
[email protected] Real Estate Simon Green, Partner T: + 974 40 31 6610
[email protected]
Construction
Paula Boast, Partner
T: +973 17 133212
[email protected]
Banking & Islamic Finance
Ashley Freeman, Senior Counsel
T: +973 17 13 3265
[email protected]
Private Wealth
Piers Master, Partner
T: +44 (0)20 7203 5096
[email protected]
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Family Law
Nicola Green, Solicitor
T: + 974 40 31 6611
[email protected]
Contact
Our offices
If you are interested in more information,
please speak to your usual contact or
alternatively:
UK headquarters, London
5 Fleet Place
London
EC4M 7RD UK
London
6 New Street Square
London
EC4A 3LX UK
John Taylor
Business Development Director
T: +973 17 13 3214
[email protected]
T: +44
+44 (0)20 7203 5000
T: +44 (0)20 7203 5000
Cheltenham
Compass House
Lypiatt Road
Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL50 2QJ UK
Luxembourg
2 rue Jean Monnet
L-2180 Luxembourg
T: +44
+44 (0)1242 221122
Doha
Level 21 Burj Doha
West Bay
Doha
Qatar
T: +974 403 16611
Geneva
9 -11 rue du Prince
1204 Geneva
Switzerland
T: +41 (0)22 591 18 88
Guildford
One London Square
Cross Lanes
Guildford
Surrey
GU1 1UN UK
T: +44
+44 (0)1483 252525
T: +352
+352 26 48 68 00
Manama
Bahrain World Trade Center
Floor 24 East Tower
PO Box 31249 Manama
Kingdom of Bahrain
T: +973
+973 17 133200
Paris
26 rue de la Baume
75008 Paris
France
T: +33
+33 (0) 1 70 99 09 00
Zurich
Basteiplatz 7
CH
CH--8001 Zurich
Switzerland
T: +41
+41 (0)43 430 0200
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